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"We were distressed to learn that over the weekend an offensively themed student party, mocking the commemoration of Black History Month, took place off campus," the statement read. "We reject acts of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs, and, we will confront and appropriately respond to such acts."

The world of social media did not take long to react:

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"I really need to remove my 'Proud to be UCSD' license plate frame," @marisamode tweeted, an emotion that was seconded by @meaghandclark: "Seriously, UCSD? The one time we get in the news for something other than science."

UCSD administrators told the San Diego Union-Tribune that because the event wasn't sanctioned by the university or run by a student organization, university officials don't have a reason to penalize party hosts.

Fox urged students and staff to attend a Feb. 24 teach-in about the incident.

Black students comprise less than 2 percent of the university's undergraduates.